Peugeot 407 Recall R/2008/035: Oil May Leak, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Feb 2008
- Launched
- 1,140
- vehicles in the UK
- YLK & YKR
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Peugeot recalled 407 vehicles built between 26 April 2005 and 7 March 2007. A deterioration of the brake assistance may occur because it is possible for the brake servo valve to leak oil which can damage the membrane of the brake servo. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to change the valve and the vacuum circuit pipe connecting the vacuum pump to the brake servo. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A deterioration of the brake assistance may occur because it is possible for the brake servo valve to leak oil which can damage the membrane of the brake servo.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: OIL MAY LEAK Defect: A deterioration of the brake assistance may occur because it is possible for the brake servo valve to leak oil which can damage the membrane of the brake servo. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to change the valve and the vacuum circuit pipe connecting the vacuum pump to the brake servo.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: oil may leak.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to change the valve and the vacuum circuit pipe connecting the vacuum pump to the brake servo.
Are You Affected?
407 built between 26 April 2005 and 7 March 2007 may be included. Peugeot estimates 1,140 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Peugeot, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Peugeot.
- Book with any franchised Peugeot dealer, quoting the campaign code YLK & YKR or the DVSA reference R/2008/035. See how to get a Peugeot recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407Engine may stall | Urgent | R/2011/079 | |
| 307, 308, 407, 607 and 2 moreBraking assistance may not perform correctly | Urgent | R/2010/222 | |
| 407Parking brake may fail | Urgent | R/2010/163 | |
| 407, 607Brake performance may be affected | Urgent | R/2009/120 | |
| 4007, 407, 607, 807Diesel fuel return pipe may abrade and wear | Low | R/2008/106 |
This is one of 421 Peugeot recalls in DVSA’s data. The Peugeot recall launched before it was R/2008/023 on 7 Feb 2008, for reduced braking efficiency. The one launched after it was R/2008/036 on 14 Mar 2008, for steering may become stiff. You can also see every Peugeot recall, all recalls launched in 2008 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2008/035, launched 7 February 2008. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.